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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.60, 12,057.24 and 6,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.60, 12,057.24 and 6,307.60 is: 9,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.60 : 12,057.24 = 6,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.60/12,057.24 = 6,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.60x = 12,057.24 × 6,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.60x = 76,052,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,052,247.02/8,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.41

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